Colin John Jeffrey

Born in 1986, Colin Jeffrey is an architect and designer based in Nye, just north of Aarhus. His work is defined by a broad and evolving approach to design that moves fluidly between architecture, interiors, furniture, objects, graphics, and material experimentation. Throughout his career, he has cultivated a practice grounded in curiosity, craftsmanship, and an ongoing interest in how thoughtful design can shape everyday life.

The ability to work across multiple disciplines and scales has been deeply rooted in both his education and professional background. Rather than viewing architecture as an isolated field, his experience has consistently expanded into adjacent creative practices - ranging from carpentry and ceramics to industrial design, landscaping, exhibition installation, and model making. This diverse foundation continues to inform a holistic approach to design where materiality, atmosphere, detail, and narrative are considered equally important.

At the core of his practice is a belief that design should balance clarity, atmosphere, and honesty in material expression - creating spaces and objects that feel thoughtful, adaptable, and deeply connected to the people who inhabit them.

Founder | Architect MAA - Atelier Dessan - Nye, Aarhus, Denmark

(2020-08)

Architect, designer and founder of 'Atelier Dessan' that has a belief in meaningful spaces for 'everyday rituals', with a curious, considerate and thoughtful approach to the human scale of architecture.

Head Architect MAA | Project Manager - Fredsted Studio - Viby, Aarhus, Denmark

(2023-08 - 2024-02)

Architect, designer and project manager for the extensive renovation and re-imaging of an exclusive 'Two Star' Michelin Restaurant in Aarhus called 'Frederikshøj' located on the edge of Marselis Boulevard.

Head Architect MAA | Industrial Designer | Project Manager - Design Studies / Dinesen Lab - Kaløgade, Aarhus, Denmark

(2021-01 - 2023-06)

Design lead and project manager for a series of diverse projects ranging from bespoke 'brand' centric interiors to building systems and furniture principals exploring waste wood recycling.

Architect MAA | Industrial Designer - Baks Arkitekter - Risskov, Aarhus, Denmark

(2019-11 - 2020-03)

Project architect and designer specialising in the realisation of private villas, summer houses and interior details; such as kitchen hardware and fitted carpentry alongside any other bespoke design elements.

Architect MAA | Project Manager - Space Copenhagen - Copenhagen, Denmark

(2015-10 - 2019-10)

Interior Architect and Designer specialising in the design of restaurants, hotels, furniture and lighting, as well as leading and project managing residential, retail and hospitality projects.

Model Maker | Apprentice Industrial Designer - Herzog de Meuron - Basel, Switzerland

(2011-09 - 2013-09)

Leading design, construction and delivery of high quality architectural presentation models and furniture, as well as applying and teaching model making to students while training as an apprentice in hardware, furniture and exhibition design.

Assistant to Product Designer | Landscape Architect - Vogt Landscape Architects - Zürich, Switzerland

(2010-01 - 2011-08)

Collaboration with designers in contributing physical / material public elements and features into projects regarding Landscape and Urban contexts, in collaboration with architects such as Peter Zumthor and Diener & Diener.

Masters of Arts (MAA) - Architecture - Spatial Design, Perception & Detail - Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademis Skoler for Arkitektur, Design og Konservering (2013 - 2015)

Guest Workshop Student - An Ecological Urban Block - Kyoto Institute of Technology (2014 - 2014)

First Class Bachelors Honors in Architecture - Architecture - The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture (2004 - 2009)